West Africa

Political Dissonance and Repression in North Western State of Somalia Hargeisa (AX) — In the dusty echoes of North Western State of Somalia’s political landscape, a storm is brewing. The newly-minted administration of President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, perhaps not as squeaky clean as a new pin, has already directed its gaze upon activists and journalists who dare to question or challenge the status quo. This recent crackdown has reignited worries about political oppression, even with new faces steering the…

Hargeisa (AX) – In a surprising twist of diplomatic fate, Tibor Nagy, the outspoken former US Assistant Secretary of State for Africa and one-time Ambassador to the colorful landscapes of Guinea and Ethiopia, has decided to temporarily hang his global affairs hat back at the US State Department. But here's the twist—his new role will sidestep his usual beat, expanding his diplomatic horizons beyond the African continent.Within the cacophony of social media, specifically on X (the platform formerly known as Twitter), Nagy…

Hargeisa (AX) – In a spirited push towards financial transparency and accountability, President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Cirro of North Western State of Somalia has laid down the gauntlet, urging all government ministries and agencies to channel accrued revenues directly to the Ministry of Finance. It's a move designed to tighten the screws on financial operations and sniff out any fiscal hide-and-seek played in dark corners. At a cabinet gathering this Thursday, against the backdrop of Hargeisa's bustling…

Mogadishu (AX) – In a heartfelt plea echoing through the bustling lanes of Mogadishu, Somalia's Prime Minister, Hamse Abdi Barre, called for a united front in the face of ominous threats. With a tone as grave as storm clouds over the savannah, he addressed the peril that Al-Shabaab and ISIS pose to the heartbeat of the nation: its people, its cherished land, and the hopes of tomorrow. Under the sweltering sun of a Mogadishu Thursday, Barre took center stage to spotlight terrorism as a beast needing taming. He painted a…

Hargeisa (AX) – In a bustling corner of Hargeisa, amid whispered conversations and warm cups of Somali tea, pivotal talks unfurled on an otherwise ordinary Thursday. The rooms were full of gravity, as representatives from both North Western State of Somalia and Ethiopia gathered to hash out ways to bolster their military and security collaboration. Gathering under the auspices of a shared goal, the dynamic North Western State of Somalia Minister of Defense, Mohamed Yusuf Ali, flanked by Ethiopian Ambassador to North…

The ink was barely dry on the freshly signed agreement when a wave of optimism swept through the room, coloring the atmosphere with a renewed sense of hope. This came after Director of Qatar Charity's office in Somalia, Mr. Abdul Fattah Adam Maalim, and Galmudug's Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Abdulwali Abdullah Jama, joined hands to announce a groundbreaking collaboration. This was no ordinary handshake; it marked a partnership set to breathe life into Somalia's health sector. A fitting testament to altruism…

Picture this: a sun-drenched morning in Somalia, a land of resplendent landscapes and cultural riches, where the air buzzes with a spirit of renewal and hope. Against this vibrant backdrop, a meeting unfolded that could very well shape the country’s future like the brushstrokes on a canvas. On Wednesday, Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre sat down with Sultan Abdulrahman Al-Marshad, the dynamic Chief Executive of the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD). Their rendezvous was not just a gathering of formal belts and ties but…

The dusty streets of Hargeisa, the bustling capital of North Western State of Somalia, are abuzz with talk of change. For years, this self-declared republic has existed in a unique state of limbo—unrecognized by the world, yet functioning with a surprising degree of independence since breaking away from Somalia over three decades ago. Enter Donald Trump. The man whose name has become synonymous with unpredictability, for better or worse, is now fueling rumors and hopes that the United States might be first to formally…

Mogadishu (AX) — A balmy Wednesday evening in Halaalay quickly turned into a harrowing scene of battle, leaving at least six people dead by the time the dust settled. This tiny village, nestled near Halgan in Somalia's Hiiraan region, became the latest stage in the enduring drama of power struggles between local defense forces and the relentless Al-Shabaab militants. It seems Somalia's battle with the militant group shows no signs of ending, as accusations, skirmishes, and whispers of turmoil continue to echo across…

Kismayo Tragedy Unfolds: The Tale of Poison, Love, and Betrayal Kismayo — There are tales that grip the heart, refusing to let go, weaving their threads of intrigue tighter around every unraveling detail. Such is the gripping saga unfolding in the normally quiet neighborhood of Farjano in Kismayo. Once a bustling, colorful town, this tragic incident has turned all eyes toward it once more. Like a scene scripted from a crime drama, a woman stands accused, not of theft or fraud, but of a much darker…